Paid 10-Week Media Training Internship (25 hrs/wk)

GRAY MEDIA; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 14,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Job summary

Gray Media Training Program at WILX-Lansing invites current college students to dive into the fast-paced world of local media. You’ll rotate through roles like producer, MMJ, meteorologist, or sales, handling real assignments and building a portfolio from day one.

The program emphasizes digital engagement, collaboration with experienced professionals, and a 25-hour weekly commitment over 10 weeks, with paid training and a clear path to future full-time opportunities.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in college/university (Junior/Senior preferred).
• Pursuing a degree in Journalism, Communications, Sales, Marketing or related field.
• Strong work ethic, reliability, and ability to work on a team.
• Willingness to learn and own projects in a fast-paced local media setting.
• Digital savvy with comfort creating content for social media and web.

Responsibilities

• Own producer/MMJ/meteorologist roles and handle real assignments.
• Drive digital engagement through social media and web stories.
• Collaborate with seasoned professionals to gain hands-on experience.
• Commit to 25 hours per week for 10 weeks.
• Build a professional portfolio and a career-ready skill set.
• Potential path to full-time opportunities within Gray Media network.

Skills

Strong work ethic

Communication skills

Digital savvy

Reliability

Team collaboration

Education

College student (Junior/Senior preferred)

Pursuing degree in Journalism/Communications or related field

Job description

Gray Media Training Program at WILX-Lansing invites current college students to dive into the fast-paced world of local media. You’ll rotate through roles like producer, MMJ, meteorologist, or sales, handling real assignments and building a portfolio from day one.

The program emphasizes digital engagement, collaboration with experienced professionals, and a 25-hour weekly commitment over 10 weeks, with paid training and a clear path to future full-time opportunities.